Epson 821 manual Contents

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Notations Used in This User’s Guide	1
Features of the Projector	2
Before Using the Projector
Part Names and Functions	7
Front/Top	7
Control Panel	8
Rear	9
Base	10
Remote Control	11
Before Using the Remote Control	12
Inserting the Batteries	12
Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating Range	13
Installation	15
Setting Up the Projector	15
Screen Size and Projection Distance	16
Connecting to a Computer	18
Eligible Computers	18
Projecting Images from the Computer	19
Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer
(Wireless Mouse Function)	20
Connecting to an External Monitor	22
Connecting to a Video Source	23
Projecting Composite Video Images	23
Projecting S-Video Images	24
Projecting Component Video Images	24
Projecting RGB Video Images	25
Playing Sound from Video Equipment	26
Preventing theft (Password Protect)	27
When Password Protect is enabled	27
Setting Password Protect	28

Basic Operations
Turning the Projector On	31
Connecting the Power Cable	31
Turning the Power On and Projecting Images	32
Turning the Projector Off	34
Adjusting the Screen Image	36
Adjusting the Image Size (Zoom Function)	36
Focusing the Screen Image	36
Adjusting the Image Angle and Automatic Keystone
Correction Function	37
Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion	39
Adjusting the Image Quality	40
Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images	40
Selecting the Projection Quality
(Colour Mode Selection)	43
Adjusting the Volume	44
Advanced Operations
Functions for Enhancing Projection	46
A/V Mute	46
Freeze	47
Wide-screen Projection of Images from Video Equipment
(Changing the Aspect Ratio)	47
E-Zoom	48
Pointer function	49
Using the Configuration Menu Functions	50
List of Functions	51
Using the Configuration Menus	66

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Contents User’s Guide Notations Used in This User’s Guide Colour mode function Features of the ProjectorFeatures of the Projector Easy to Operate Contents Specifications Using the Help Problems SolvingAppearance IndexPart Names and Functions Connecting to a Video SourcePreventing theft Password Protect Front/Top Part Names and FunctionsControl Panel Rear Air filter air intake vent sp.84, p.89 BaseRemote Control Replace the battery cover Remove the battery cover Before Using the Remote ControlInserting the Batteries Insert the batteriesUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control and Remote Operating RangeRemote Operating Range When suspended from the ceilingOperating angle horizontal Operating angle verticalSetting Up the Projector InstallationEMP-81/61 Screen Size and Projection DistanceEMP-821 Screen Eligible Computers Connecting to a ComputerIf the Monitor Port is a Mini D-Sub 15-pin Port Example Projecting Images from the ComputerComputer Mouse used Applicable cable Right click Drag and drop Moving the mouse pointer Left clickVideo images cannot be output to an external monitor Connecting to an External MonitorProjecting Composite Videog Images Connecting to a Video SourceProjecting Component Video Images Projecting S-Video ImagesProjecting RGB Video Images Use the accessory computer cable to make the connectionsPlaying Sound from Video Equipment If the video signals are being input to the Video portWhen Power on Protect is enabled on Preventing theft Password ProtectWhen Password Protect is enabled Setting Password Protect To set a password, select Password and then press Enter the setting time as a number of up to 4 digitsEnter a 4-digit password Re-enter the password that you entered in stepBasic Operations Turning the Projector On Connecting the Power CableTurning the Power On and Projecting Images If more than one external device is connected to Projector, use the remote control or projector controlPress the Power button Turn off the power for the signal sources that arePress the Power button once more Turning the Projector OffAttach the lens cover If not using the projector for a long period, unplugPower cable from the electrical outlet Adjusting the Image Size Zoom Function Adjusting the Screen ImageFocusing the Screen Image Adjust by turning the zoom ringSeen from above Seen from the sideFoot adjust lever Front Manually Correcting Keystone Distortion Automatic Setup Adjusting the Image QualityAdjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images To exit the configuration menu Adjusting the TrackingAfter making the adjustment, press the Menu button Projectors control panel, and then select Sync. from Adjusting the SyncSignal configuration menu Mode Application Selecting the Projection Quality Colour Mode SelectionAdjusting the Volume Advanced Operations Press the A/V Mute button Functions for Enhancing ProjectionMute Aspect ratio changes each time the Resize button is pressed FreezePress the Freeze button Press the E-Zoom button ZoomMove the cross to the area of the image that is to be Enlarged or reducedPress the Pointer button Pointer functionTilt the button to move the pointer icon Using the Configuration Menu Functions Image Menu List of FunctionsBlue RedGreen Component videog/ Composite videog/ S-Videog Adjust the intensity of the red components Median value Sync.g Signal MenuUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Component videog Composite videog/ S-Videog Using the Configuration Menu Functions OFF Setting MenuUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Message Extended MenuBackground Color Startup ScreenSleep Mode Direct Power onUsing the Configuration Menu Functions Info Menu Sp.29 Reset MenuConfirm the selection Using the Configuration MenusPress the Menu button Select a menu itemClose the menu Change the settingSelect a sub-menu item Troubleshooting Press the Help button Using the HelpThrough the menu to more detailed items Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceedPower indicator lights red Problems SolvingReading the Indicators Problems Solving Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orangeNormal Power does not turn on sp.81 When the Indicators Provide No HelpNo images appear sp.75 Image is truncated large or small sp.79Problems relating to images Does the mode match the frequency Is Sleep Mode set to ON?Resolution of the image signals? Projection stops automaticallyTurned on? Are the image signals being output to Is the power for the computer or video sourceHas the focus been adjusted correctly? Is the keystone adjustment value too large?Have the Sync.g and Trackingg settings Has the correct resolution been selected?Been adjusted correctly? Interference or distortion appear in imagesHas the Resize been set correctly? Zoom function? Has the Position setting been adjustedIs the image still being enlarged by Correctly?Has the image brightness been adjusted Do the input signal settings match the signalsHas the image contrastg been adjusted Has the colour been adjusted correctly?Problems when projection starts Other problems List of Supported Monitor Displays List of ESC/VP21 Commands100 102Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning the Projectors Surface Cleaning the LensWhen the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Lamp Replacement PeriodReplacing Consumables Projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorateBuzzer sounds, and then disconnect the power cable Turn off the projectors power, wait until the coolReplacing the Lamp Down period has ended and a pip-pip confirmationInstall the new lamp Take out the lamp Install the lamp coverSelect Lamp-Hours Reset from the Reset menu Resetting the Lamp Operating TimeThen press the Enter button Select Yes and then press the Enter buttonRemove the air filter Replacing the Air Filter Install the new air filterSelect User’s Logo from the Extended menu, Saving a Users LogoImage to be recorded and a selection marquee Select Yes in the sub-menu, then press the EnterBox will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select Part of the image to usePress the Enter button Select the zoom rate in the Zoom rate setting screenSelect Yes at the confirmation screen, and then Consumables Optional Accessories and ConsumablesOptional Accessories Glossary Resize display Squeeze modeSecurity lock SRGBCommunication Protocol List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand List Serial connection Cable LayoutsUSB connection USB Connection Setup Computer/RGB Video List of Supported Monitor DisplaysComponent Video/RGB Video Composite Video/S-Video100 Specifications101 Specifications102 Appearance103 Index104 Index105 Declaration of Conformity 106107 General Notice